Group Leader Functional Cancer Genomics
Group Leader Functional Cancer Genomics
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Job Description
The VIB Center for Cancer Biology (CCB) and the KU Leuven department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM) are recruiting a group leader in Functional Cancer Genomics at located at the Campus Gasthuisberg in Leuven Belgium.
VIB is an entrepreneurial and vibrant nonprofit research institute in FlandersBelgium with a clear focus on groundbreaking research in life sciences. More than 1500 scientists and technologists from over 60 countries are working in 10 thematic research centers located at the 5 Flemish Universities of Ghent Leuven Antwerp Hasselt & Brussels and are studying the broad spectrum of molecular mechanisms that regulate the functions of the human body. VIB encourages and supports risktaking and enables collaborations with top scientists and institutes worldwide. By maintaining the highest standards of research VIB creates an innovative atmosphere and provides a supportive and collegial environment that allows the scientists to launch novel and ambitious research programs and encourages them to translate results into novel therapeutics diagnostics applications and technologies.
Research
You will lead a groundbreaking scientific program addressing basic research questions with a pronounced translational potential. You have a collaborative mindset that will allow you to build bridges between existing research groups at VIB and KU Leuven as well as with other academic centers and the industry. You will focus on functional genomics with a researchspecific focus on oncology and an unmet patient need.
We are particularly interested in researchers working on the development of new technological approaches that integrate CRISPRbased technologies as well as other functional genomics or chemical biology approaches with single cell & multiomics technologies (i.e. transcriptomics proteomics metabolomics etc.). Ideally the candidate will apply these methods to reductionist (i.e. 3D tumoroid models) or unique in vivo models (i.e. mouse genetics in vivo lineage tracing PDXs…) and directly test or validate observations in these models on human tissue samples from the corresponding cancer indication.
A dedicated focus on a specific cancer indication and/or underlying biological process (metastatic dissemination lymph node involvement circulating tumor cells or specific tumor/microenvironment interactions etc. is considered a plus.
Your profile
- You have obtained a PhD degree in the (Bio) Medical Sciences or another field that provides excellent preparation for the requested research program.
- You have a strong research profile within the aforementioned research domains and the quality of your research is proven by publications in international leading journals and conferences.
- You have an interest in outreach and broadly contributing to an exciting scientific environment.
- Interdisciplinary mindset and keen on collaborating broadly in the center the department and the university.
- You possess organizational skills and have a collaborative attitude. You also possess leadership capacities.
- You have international research experience.
We offer
- A challenging position in a supportive and international research environment with committed peers (this includes a mentoring program and a Group Leader coaching track).
- An employment package that is internationally attractive and that is independent of research funding and grants with excellent health benefits.
- Substantial core research funding (1.25M to 1.5M) renewable every 5 years.
- Access to excellent and staffed core facilities at CCB at VIB and at KU Leuven.
- Broad administrative support in finance HR logistics operations & regulatory affairs.
- Collaborative atmosphere with clinicians from the University Hospital UZ Leuven located on the same campus.
- Assistance with daily life issues such as relocation including visa application (if necessary) move & housing school & day care.
- This position is linked to a tenure track professorship position at the KU Leuven Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine.
- A professorship at KU Leuven implies that you obtain a CEFR level B2 certificate in the Dutch language within the first five years of your employment. KU Leuven and VIB provide language training facilities that will support you in obtaining your certificate.
VIB is an equalopportunity employer promoting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected.
Expected Start date: 01st September 2025
How to apply
Please use the VIB HR application tool to upload the required documents: motivation letter full CV a twopage statement of your past achievements and future research plan list of publications and contact details of 4 referees.
Deadline to apply: 15th December 2024.
Suitable applicants will be invited to present an online seminar on their achievements and future research during March and April 2025.
For more information:
Please contact the Science Directors Diether Lambrechts or JeanChristophe Marine or the Operations Manager Michael Dewaele.
About Leuven
Leuven only 20 minutes away from Brussels by train is a vivid university city with a rich history a wellpreserved historical town center and a lively multicultural atmosphere. The city is surrounded by charming small villages woods and nature. Leuven has a lively atmosphere because of the many students from all over the world.
Leuven is home to the Universiteit Leuven the largest and oldest university in the Low Countries. The related university hospital of UZ Leuven is one of the largest hospitals in Europe. Leuven and the surroundings are a great place for young people and families to live and to raise children. There are many excellent day care centers and schools including an international school.
Employment Type
Full Time
